Hey guys this is shopman. I have a 1969 Camaro. I need someone to tell me how to install the rag joint. Just want to make sure I do it right. Thank's for the help.:hurray::noway:

This thread deals with how to replace the steering joint. Hope it helps.

http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=28315&highlight=steering+coupler

The RJ is easy, as it has a flat on the shaft and it'll only go on one way...so it's impossible to screw it up. What you want to be sure of....is having it "centered" when you reconnect the column. Basically, you can turn it by hand all the way to the left...and then count how many turns it takes to get it back to the right/stop. Then, turn it back half that many turns and you'll have your center. Don't be shocked if you later find that your wheel is cocked slightly to one side. This is a "mystery" to many of us who have done it, and it doesn't (necessarily :)) mean that you didn't center the RJ/gearbox. In my case, I had to remove the steering wheel and luckily had enough play to reposition the wheel. I hope this helps.

The RJ is easy, as it has a flat on the shaft and it'll only go on one way...so it's impossible to screw it up. What you want to be sure of....is having it "centered" when you reconnect the column. Basically, you can turn it by hand all the way to the left...and then count how many turns it takes to get it back to the right/stop. Then, turn it back half that many turns and you'll have your center. Don't be shocked if you later find that your wheel is cocked slightly to one side. This is a "mystery" to many of us who have done it, and it doesn't (necessarily :)) mean that you didn't center the RJ/gearbox. In my case, I had to remove the steering wheel and luckily had enough play to reposition the wheel. I hope this helps.

On my boxes (original and AGR replacement), the box is centered when the pitman arm is pointing straight forward and the flat on the shaft is at exactly 12 o'clock. There is a bolt that is also at exactly 12-o'clock when the flat is at 12-o'clock, so it's pretty easy to get the box dead nuts centered with a calibrated eyeball. Then just put the steering wheel on straight. Using this method on my '68, I've had the steering wheel of close to a dozen times and it's always gone back on the right place. Surprised the heck out of the guy at the alignment shop--most of the cars he sees that old are a tooth off at the steering wheel and compensated-for at the tie rods.

On my boxes (original and AGR replacement), the box is centered when the pitman arm is pointing straight forward and the flat on the shaft is at exactly 12 o'clock.

Yes, that's the position they should all be in. I just didn't want him to rely on it for a guide without doing the old trusty turn-to-turn method. And I guess in my case, I think the PA was one of the last things connected after my conversion.

Thank's guys for all of the advice. I just wanted to make sure before I started working on it. If I get a chance I will do it this weekend depending on the weather in NC. I will let you all know when I get it fixed.:hurray::)

Thank's guys for all of the advice. I just wanted to make sure before I started working on it. If I get a chance I will do it this weekend depending on the weather in NC. I will let you all know when I get it fixed.:hurray::)

I think you guys are getting some snow/sleet in the next day or so :D